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Richard Shimer, MD, General Surgery, Lake Charles, LA

RichardThomasShimerMD

General Surgery Lake Charles, LA

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Physician

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  • Office

    2770 3rd Ave
    Ste 120
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
    Phone+1 337-494-4868
    Fax+1 337-494-4870

Education & Training

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
    Lehigh Valley Health NetworkResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine
    MCP-Hahnemann College of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships